How can ethical theories help the practising manager?

Ethics can be defined asa set of principals, often defined as a code or system that acts asa guide to conduct. These guides to conduct will be concerned with how individuals act, what are their intentions in doing so acting & a set of values defining what is to count right or wrong action. We take Ethics to be concerned with setting the boundaries or providing a framework for appropriate action.

Why do people act the way they do? Criteria might include:

„h Act in accordance with rules
„h Act out of a sence of justice
„h Act to secure the most beneficial consequences for most people
„h Act out of a sense of duty
„h Act in away that satisfies conscience
„h Act out of guilt
„h Act in such a way because everybody else does
„h Act in such a way because told to do so by friends, family, senior managers, etc.

All these criteria relate to ethical practices & are very relevant criteria when it comes to making a decisions by an employee on a day to day basis. By l...